Opening For Motorcycle Apparel Designer

ROLE OVERVIEW

Responsible for the end-to-end design and development of riding gear products, combining functional performance, safety requirements, and market-driven design

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop riding gear products (jackets, gloves, pants) from concept to final production.
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to inform design decisions.
• Create tech packs and detailed specifications for sampling and manufacturing.
• Coordinate with vendors and factories for sampling, revisions, and bulk production.
• Manage fit development, pattern corrections, and panel optimization.
• Research and integrate protective technologies (e.g., armour systems, abrasion-resistant materials).
• Manage supporting tasks to ensure smooth production.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Must Have

• Experience in apparel or technical outerwear design with a portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product development.
• Proficiency in CAD and technical drawing Adobe Illustrator for flat sketches and tech packs; CLO 3D is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of textiles and materials including leather, Cordura, Kevlar®, stretch panels, laminates, and abrasion-resistant fabrics.
• Hands-on experience creating tech packs, managing sampling rounds, and communicating with factories.
• Understanding of protective gear construction — armour placement, panel reinforcement, and relevant safety considerations.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple products across a production calendar.

Nice to Have

• Background in motorcycle, outdoor, or action sports apparel.
• Personal riding experience or passion for motorcycling.

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Preferred streams:

Leather Design (B.Des) – First preference, given the strong focus on leather garments/accessories, pattern making and construction.

Accessory Design (B.Des) – Particularly relevant for glove design and construction.

Fashion Design (B.Des) / B.FTech – Apparel Production – Can be considered where candidates have relevant projects or portfolios in technical/protective outerwear, performance wear or functional apparel.

Preference for protective/performance wear experience over purely fashion-focused projects

Working knowledge of pattern making and garment/leather construction

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, CorelDraw; CLO3D or similar tools would be an added advantage

Basic understanding of leather sourcing/processing and/or technical textiles

Internship/live project experience with leather goods, motorcycle gear, sportswear or protective apparel brands would be a strong plus

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